Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.52
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (SIGI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
19.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
SIGI Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
SIGI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$1.52
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR11.3%
5Y CAGR10.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.8%
Total Shareholder Yield3.6%
1Y Total Return-3.8%
5Y Total Return17.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,79010Y ago$26,73320Y ago$36,965
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SIGI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
SIGI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. distributes 19.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SIGI has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.3% and 5-year CAGR of 10.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SIGI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 1.8% buyback yield, 3.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 17.9%, with dividends contributing 8.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,733 today.
SIGI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.78
Avg/Payment$0.3390
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.4300 | — | 2.03% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.4300 | — | 1.87% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.4300 | ↑ +13.2% | 2.00% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 1.98% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 1.68% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 1.78% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.3800 | ↑ +8.6% | 1.45% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 1.58% | Sep 3, 2024 |
SIGI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#5 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
19.9% payout
Streak
15Y
10.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.6%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIGISelective Insurance … | $5.1B | 1.8% | 19.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  ERIEErie Indemnity Compa… | $10.0B | 2.2% | 45.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CINFCincinnati Financial… | $25.2B | 2.1% | 21.9% | 7 | Sustainable |
 HCIHCI Group, Inc. | $2.0B | 1.0% | 6.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  KMPRKemper Corporation | $1.7B | 4.3% | 55.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  DGICADonegal Group Inc. | $625M | 4.8% | 32.4% | 18 | Sustainable |
 TRVThe Travelers Compan… | $64.6B | 1.4% | 15.6% | 20 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $36.5B | 1.6% | 15.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
SIGI Annual Dividend History (1983–2026)
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.86 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $1.57 | 9.8% | 4 | $7.48 | 21.0% | 4.76x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $1.43 | 14.4% | 4 | $3.23 | 44.3% | 2.26x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $1.25 | 9.6% | 4 | $5.84 | 21.4% | 4.67x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $1.14 | 10.7% | 4 | $3.54 | 32.2% | 3.11x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $1.03 | 9.6% | 4 | $6.50 | 15.8% | 6.31x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $0.94 | 13.3% | 4 | $4.09 | 23.0% | 4.35x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.83 | 12.2% | 4 | $4.53 | 18.3% | 5.46x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.74 | 12.1% | 4 | $3.00 | 24.7% | 4.05x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.66 | 8.2% | 4 | $2.84 | 23.2% | 4.30x | 1.0% |
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Start ComparisonSIGI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SIGI stock.
How much dividend does SIGI pay per share?
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (SIGI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.52 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SIGI's next ex-dividend date?
SIGI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SIGI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SIGI's dividend safe?
SIGI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.9% and FCF payout ratio of +8.0%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SIGI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Selective Insurance Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SIGI pay dividends?
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.52 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SIGI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SIGI five years ago would be worth approximately $11,790 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SIGI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SIGI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.